Real Madrid-Unicaja: The League kicks off

A thrilling match to kick off the Liga Endesa. Real Madrid hosts Unicaja Málaga at the Movistar Arena for the first game of the season. Our team begins the journey today toward claiming their 39th league title against another competition classic, which has also undergone changes. Ahead lie 34 games to secure a playoff spot. 

The two teams faced each other in mid-September in the final of the Costa del Sol Tournament, where Madrid achieved a convincing victory 74-113. Since then, our team has been crowned EuroLeague Super Cup champions and made their debut in Europe's top competition. Tonight's game will be the first home match of the season, where fans will see a team vastly different from last season, with Pedro Martínez at the helm and seven new faces.

The Opponent
Unicaja is also well-prepared, having played five friendlies, of which they won four. Their only loss was the aforementioned one against Madrid. The Málaga side has many similarities with the Madrid squad: seven new players and a new coach, Txus Vidorreta. Willy Hernangómez, Brazdeikis, Hunt, and Pantzar have joined a well-balanced team with a strong perimeter threat (Perry, Díaz, Kalinoski) and big men who can stretch the floor (Kravish). Real Madrid has won in Unicaja's last four visits, a streak that began in 2023. This evening, the goal is to start the League on the right foot.

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